Tag Archives: Aluminum Die casting

Source: Daimler AG, Dr. Lutz Storsberg, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Structural Symposium Bühler AG, Hamilton, Canada, October 1, 2013

High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications

Unlocking Structural Performance: A Guide to High Integrity Diecasting for Automotive Applications This technical summary is based on the presentation “High Integrity Diecasting for Structural Applications” by Martin Hartlieb of VIAMI INTERNATIONAL INC., presented at the iMdc meeting, WPI, Worcester, MA (2013). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for HPDC Professionals The

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Figure 1: Test bars are put into an aluminum 226 melt for a total time of 32 hours to evaluate the thermo-chemical resistance.

INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Boosting HPDC Profitability: How Additive Manufacturing Slashes Scrap Rates and Cycle Times This technical summary is based on the academic paper “INCREASING COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING” by Armin WIEDENEGGER, Günther PRUNNER, and Bostjan NOTAR, published in INDUSTRIJSKI FORUM IRT (2021). Keywords Executive Summary The Challenge: Why This Research Matters for

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Fig. 1 Graphic representation of the CTE

Hybrid forecasting modelling of cost and time entities for planning and optimizing projects in the die-cast aluminium industry

Unlock 85%+ Accuracy in Die Casting Project Forecasting: A New Hybrid Model This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Hybrid forecasting modelling of cost and time entities for planning and optimizing projects in the die-cast aluminium industry” by Muñoz-Ibañez, C., Chairez, I., Jimenez-Martinez, M., Molina, A., and Alfaro-Ponce, M., published in Advances in

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Bild 1. Einordnung der Karosseriebauweise „Mega-Casting“ und dessen Konzepte mit beispielhaften OEM und Modellen im Rahmenwerk der etablierten Karosseriebauweisen (Eigenleistung). Rahmenwerk und Teil-Darstellungen in Anlehnung an Birkert et al. [3], Stellantis [14], Land Rover [15], Tesla [5]. Grafik: WZL

Mega-Casting in Automotive Production: The Die-Cast Aluminum Body

Mega-Casting: The High-Pressure Die Casting Revolution for Automotive Body-in-White This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Chancen und Risiken von Mega-Casting in der Fahrzeugproduktion – Die Karosserie aus dem Aluminium-Druckguss” by G. Schuh, G. Bergweiler, L. Dworog, and F. Fiedler, published in WT WERKSTATTSTECHNIK (2022). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical

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Fig. 1. Experimental sample – flange of alternator

Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast

Optimizing HPDC: How Plunger Speed and Specific Pressure Impact Aluminum Casting Quality This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Pressing Speed, Specific Pressure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Cast” by S. Gaspar and J. Pasko, published in ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING (2016). It has been analyzed and summarized for technical experts by CASTMAN.

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Figure 4: Shaped part of the mould after capillary testing

Use of Duplex PVD Coatings to Increase the Life of Moulds and Cores for die Casting of Aluminium Alloys in the Automotive Industry

Boosting Tool Life: How Duplex PVD Coatings Revolutionize Aluminum Die Casting This technical summary is based on the academic paper “Use of Duplex PVD Coatings to Increase the Life of Moulds and Cores for die Casting of Aluminium Alloys in the Automotive Industry” by Janette Brezinová et al., published in Acta Mechanica Slovaca (2022). It

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Figure 1 – BMW X5 Shock tower cast by Albany Chicago in Aural-2 alloy.

Unlocking Performance: A Deep Dive into Modern Structural Die Casting Alloys

This technical review is based on the academic paper “Aluminum Alloys for Structural Die Casting” by Martin Hartlieb, published in Die Casting Engineer (May 2013). CASTMAN’s technical experts analyzed and summarized this with the help of AI. 1. Overview 2. Abstract The demand for large, complex, and high-performance structural die castings for applications in the

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Fig. 3. SEM image of die-cast AE44 alloy

How Wall Thickness Shapes the Microstructure of AE44 Alloy in HPDC: Unlocking Stronger, More Ductile Components

This technical summary is based on the academic paper “The influence of wall thickness on the microstructure of HPDC AE44 alloy” published by T. Rzychch and A. Ketbus in Archives (2023). It was analyzed and summarized for HPDC experts by CASTMAN experts with the help of LLM AI such as Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok. Keywords

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Figure 0.2: (a) The geometrical dimensions and (b) the thickness distribution (mm) of the 2020 Ford explorer aluminium shock tower.

A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings

This article introduces the paper ‘A cost-efficient process route for the mass production of thin-walled structural aluminum body castings’ published by ‘RWTH Aachen University’. 1. Overview: 2. Abstracts or Introduction In response to the automotive sector’s demand for reduced vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, this thesis investigates a cost-efficient process

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Fig.6 Microstructure of material 1.6356-UTPA 702; a) 2nd layer of clad; b) 1st layer of clad; c) HAZ

Renovation of moulds for high-pressure casting of aluminium by laser cladding

Extending Die Life and Enhancing Performance with Advanced Laser Cladding Techniques This technical brief is based on the academic paper “Renovation of moulds for high-pressure casting of aluminium by laser cladding” by Janette Brezinová and Miroslav Džupon, published in INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL “MACHINES. TECHNOLOGIES. MATERIALS” (2023). It is summarized and analyzed for HPDC professionals by

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